About this Event
Young Carers Adventure Evening
Young Mental Health Carers, join us for a night out at Prision Island in Perth as part of National Carers Week.
This program provides a safe, supportive and structured environment where participants can connect with peers, build confidence, and develop practical skills to support their emotional wellbeing.
When
October 15
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Who
Young people aged 11-16 who support a family member or loved one with a mental health concern.
Where
Pr*son Island Perth - 36-40 Milligan St, Perth Western Australia 6000
Refreshments
Dinner Provided
Cost
Free
This program is funded by the Mental Health Commission to support young people who are impacted by mental health challenges within their family or environment.
All excursions are fully supervised by Helping Minds staff and aligned with the program’s goals.
Booking Information
Please note: This booking is an Expression of Interest only and does not confirm attendance.
A member of the Helping Minds team will contact you to complete the registration and eligibility process.
When registering:
- Please add Parent/Guardian details in the CONTACT INFORMATION section
- Please add the young person’s details in the TICKET – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST section
- If booking for more than one young person, please complete one ticket each
Need Help or More Information?
If you have questions or need assistance registering, you can:
Email: [email protected]
Call: (08) 9427 7100 and ask for CYFS Administration
Important Information
- Attendance is subject to the young person meeting eligibility requirements to access Helping Minds services.
- If your young person has not received support from Helping Minds within the past six months, a phone interview with the parent/guardian will be required prior to attendance.
- A consent form must be signed by both parents/guardians before participation.
- If Medic*tion is required during the day, the participant must be able to self-administer their Medic*tion.
- Participants are required to have adequate independent coping skills to participate safely in a group setting.
- Young Mental Health Carers must either: have a family member, loved one, or friend living with a mental health challenge.
- Helping Minds School Holiday Programs funded by the Mental Health Commission are provided at no cost to children and young people who have a family member, loved one, or friend with a mental health concern.
- Our programs provide therapeutic support focused on:Helping Minds does not provide treatment or clinical management for individuals with diagnosed mental health conditions, managing emotions, building resilience, emotional regulation, navigating relationships and social connections.
- All workshops have limited capacity to ensure our facilitators can provide safe, supportive and therapeutic engagement for all participants.
- Due to high demand, each young person may attend one School Holiday Program per holiday period.
For Office Use Only: Dolly Code MarBrief493
Event venue & nearby stays
Prison Island Perth, 36-40 Milligan Street, Perth, Australia
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